Scottish Athletics announced earlier in the year the the age groups will be changing from U11, U13, U15, U17 to U12, U14, U16, U18 as of 2026.
The new system will offer better support for athlete long-term development, improve progression through the sport, and address high dropout rates among teenagers. The new under-even age groups (U12, U14, U16, U18, U20) aim to align with a single competition year, provide more consistent development pathways, and relieve pressure on athletes during academic exam periods.
The new age groups will be determined as follows:
U12 Born 2015-2016
U14 Born 2013-2014
U16 Born 2011-2012
U18 Born 2009-2010
The club are therefore changing our age groups for training purposes ahead of the upcoming indoor track & field season and the change will take effect from Monday 6th October 2025 at Carluke.
As you currently train in the U11 group, as of Monday you will train in the U12 group with coaches Lynn Donald, Martin Kay and Jen Weir.
For a summary of the age groups from 2026, courtesy of Scottish Athletics, click here. Please note, the age groups for up coming cross country season (1st Sept 2025 to 31st March 2026) will remain U11 / U13 / U15 / U17. The age groups for the indoor events at Emirates Arena (from 1st October) will be U12, U14, U16, U18.
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